Specialist, Communications Strategy & Planning

Job description / Role

JOB PURPOSE:

Implementing effective communication strategies to promote and enhance the reputation and visibility of ADNOC. Work closely with cross-functional teams, Communication management and other stakeholders to drive communication strategies and initiatives that align with ADNOC organizational goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities
- Implement comprehensive communication strategies: Collaborate with key stakeholders to create and execute communication plans that effectively convey the ADNOC's vision, values, and key messages within the oil and gas industry.
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including industry associations, regulatory bodies, community organizations, investors, and media outlets. Develop effective engagement strategies to promote positive relationships and manage potential challenges.
- Measurement and analysis: Support in developing, determining and updating the function's KPIs and BSC in line with relevant strategies & plans. Track and analyze relevant metrics, provide insights, and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Conducts periodic reviews of Group Communication KPIs and BSC to ensure KPIs & BSC are on track, realistic and achievable.
- Assist the Manager/VP with internal operational requirements, ensuring any problems are resolved.
- Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
- 9 years of relevant experience of relevant experience in Marketing, Communications, Branding functions within a large industrial organization, preferably in the Oil and Gas.
- Proven experience in communications strategy and planning, specifically within the oil and gas industry.
- Deep understanding of the oil and gas sector, including its dynamics, challenges, and regulatory environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Strong understanding of strategic communication principles and practices within the oil and gas industry.
- Experience in managing media relations, including a network of industry-specific media contacts.
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders within the oil and gas industry.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

About the Company

We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.

We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.

Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.

Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.